River Front Rehab: No Correction Plan Filed - NJ
During a September 3rd visit, inspectors observed two flies buzzing around a non-responsive resident in room B. The day before, inspectors had counted at least 15 flies on the third floor, 10 flies on the second floor, and four flies on the first floor during a 30-minute tour.
A very large dead cockroach lay upside down at the entrance to a resident's room on the second floor.
Eleven residents, including the Resident Council President, unanimously told inspectors that flies were a persistent problem throughout the building. They also reported frequently seeing large black water bugs in common areas and individual rooms.
"I just saw a large black water bug in my room last night," one resident told inspectors during a September 3rd group interview.
Three residents confirmed they had seen flies in the building on the day inspectors interviewed them. All residents said the pests were bothersome to them.
The facility's pest control logs from June through September documented multiple reports of flies and cockroaches on all three floors. Staff reported ant problems around the second floor nurses' desk, which two nursing assistants confirmed during interviews.
Despite having a pest control company visit every Friday, the infestation persisted across the facility. The Director of Housekeeping and Laundry told inspectors he was aware of fly reports and water bug sightings. He said staff were expected to document pest sightings in logbooks kept on each unit, and the pest control company treated areas based on the previous week's reports.
When inspectors returned September 5th with the Maintenance Director, Director of Housekeeping, Environmental Services President, and Administrator, they observed multiple flies on all three floors during their 50-minute tour.
The facility's pest control policy, updated in November 2024, states the building should be kept free of insects and rodents through an ongoing program. The Administrator told inspectors her expectation was that the facility should be pest-free.
But the reality residents experienced daily contradicted that goal. The pest control logs revealed a pattern of recurring infestations that the weekly treatments failed to eliminate.
The fly problem created potential for cross-contamination in a facility housing 34 residents who depend on staff for meals, medication, and personal care. Flies landing on food, medical equipment, or open wounds could spread bacteria and disease.
Residents described living with the constant annoyance of swatting away flies and the unsettling sight of large water bugs scurrying across floors and into their private rooms. For people confined to wheelchairs or beds, avoiding the pests was impossible.
The Environmental Services President and Housekeeping Director both acknowledged seeing the multiple flies during the final inspection tour, confirming what residents had been reporting for months.
Federal inspectors cited the facility for failing to maintain an effective pest control program, noting the infestation affected multiple areas where residents eat, sleep, and receive care. The violation carried minimal harm potential, though the cross-contamination risk remained real for vulnerable nursing home residents.
The complaint investigation revealed a facility where management's written policies promised pest-free conditions while residents lived daily with flies circling their beds and cockroaches blocking their doorways.
Full Inspection Report
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RIVER FRONT REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in PENNSAUKEN, NJ was cited for violations during a health inspection on November 21, 2025.
During a September 3rd visit, inspectors observed two flies buzzing around a non-responsive resident in room B.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.